Printing Block
20th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Printing block carved in sheesham wood and used by embroiderers in printing designs for cotton embroidery.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved wood |
| Brief description | Printing block carved in sheesham wood, Lucknow, 20th century |
| Physical description | Printing block carved in sheesham wood and used by embroiderers in printing designs for cotton embroidery. |
| Credit line | Purchased from Dr A K Coomaraswamy |
| Object history | Purchased from Dr A K Coomaraswamy, 39, Brookfield, West Hill, Highgate, N. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. RP 1914.2371M |
| Associated object | IM.202-1914 (Correct number) |
| Other number | IM.202-1914 |
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| Accession number | IM.201-1914 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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